When you begin the Mages Guild Quest line, you must collect 7 Recommendations from the various Guild Halls spread throughout Cyrodiil.

Anvil Mages Guild

This Guild Specializes in Restoration Magic. If you need to get any new spells for it, you will want to talk with Marc Gulitte. The spells he has available start at Journeyman and reach Expert.

If you need Alchemy Supplies, you will want to talk with Felen Relas.

Walkthrough

Getting Started

Make your way to Anvil. Once inside, you just need to locate the Mages Guild here. Thankfully, it’s found in the main plaza, almost opposite the entrance of the town. It’s close by to the Anvil Fighters Guild. Head inside to start things. You will want to find and talk with Carahil. Carahil is an Altmer and she runs this Guild Hall.

Talking with Carahil, you will want to ask about the “Recommendation”, agree to take on the quest (optionally getting details), and “Rogue Mage”. You can also ask about “Brina Cross Inn” to get the basic directions to the Inn.

This will let you learn about the Rogue Mage that’s been attacking Merchants traveling along the Gold Road. Asking about the Mage nets you 3 Frost Shell Scrolls.

Travel to Brina Cross Inn

To find the Rogue Mage, the Hero is sent to Brina Cross Inn. This is the one common link between everyone that’s been attacked on the Gold Road. You will need to find Arelle Jurard. She will have more information for the Hero to act on.

The Inn is found just to the North of Anvil. Simply follow the road and you’ll arrive there in just a minute or three.

Once inside, you will need to find the server Arielle Jurard. Just approach and talk with her regardless of her location. She’ll tell the Hero to rent a room for the night and that she’ll meet you there. Arielle will also tell you to tell everyone that you’re a traveling merchant.

Go over to the front of the counter and talk with Christophe Marane. He's glad to have you stay the night especially with the murders (his words). The cost is trivial (if he charged it). He tells you that your room is the last one on the right.

After you’ve gotten your room, you will be approached by Caminalda. She asks if she heard right that you’re a traveling merchant. Just confirm it with her (it advances the plot).

The Plan

After that, follow the instructions you were given, going up to the top floor of the inn. On the top floor, go to the last door on the right and head inside it. Timed right, you’ll see Arielle Jurard approaching the door. Given long enough, the door will be open and she’ll be inside. At this point she’ll explain the plan.

The Plan is overall simple:

• Travel East along the Gold Road toward Kvatch
• Arielle Jurard and Roliand Hanus will be secretly following, do not talk with them
• Encounter the Rogue mage
• Survive/Defeat the Rogue Mage

When you’re ready to advance the quest, you will need to sleep in the bed. Sleep however long you want (and level up once if you have it available). After that, step outside the Inn and its time to put the plan into motion.

The Rogue Mage

Outside the Inn, you will see Arielle Jurard and the other Battle Mage, Roliand Hanus. Remember, ignore them. Just turn to the East and set out on the road. Leave the Inn, reach the Gold Road, and set off to the East.

Along the road, you will find Caminalda waiting for you. She is the Rogue Mage and will attack. Expect her to summon some Flame Atronachs and attack. If she runs out of magicka then she’ll just attack with punches. Once you defeat her (it’s not too likely for Arielle and Roliand to reach you in time), be sure to look over what loot she has on her.

Optional: Loot Caminalda’s Room

After you defeat Caminalda, take a moment to loot her body and take Caminalda’s Key. You can then head back to Brina Cross Inn and get into her room.

Going back to Brina Cross Inn, go upstairs and to the middle door on the right. Just interact with it and you’ll get inside with Caminalda’s Key. Grab what you can from the chest and drawers.

Return to Carahil

With the Rogue Mage dealt you, you can head on back to Anvil. Go back inside the Anvil Mages Guild. Once again, talk with Carahil. Talk to her about the “Rogue Mage” to share what’s transpired on the Gold Road.

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